OnePastor

Donnie Lafferty
  • 5.0 (11)
  • Christianity

With our eyes on Jesus, we ignite the tough conversations that lead to true growth. Be transformed at this “hangout for the worn-out.” Your mess is welcome here. The Word is Alive!

  1. 4d ago

    EPISODE 55 ONLY GOD CAN DO THAT (TURNING HEARTS)

    My walk with the Lord has been helped by knowing that God does the changing of hearts.   OnePastor Podcast | Episode 55: Only God Can Do That Have you ever watched someone you love drift from God and wondered if there's anything more you could say? Have you ever felt conviction stirring in your own heart but weren't sure how to respond? Can a sermon change a life? Can a podcast soften a hardened heart? Can the right words bring someone back to God? Or does something deeper have to happen? In Episode 55, Donnie continues the conversation from Episode 54, *Grace Isn't Compromise*, by exploring a truth that is both humbling and freeing: **Only God can change a human heart.** What is our role when someone we love is wandering? What happens when conviction fades and life gets busy again? Why do some people hear truth for years yet never seem to change? And what if you've been trying to carry a burden that was never yours to carry? Through Scripture, the ministry of John the Baptist, and honest reflections on faith, influence, and spiritual transformation, this episode points beyond personalities, platforms, and programs to the One who still turns hearts toward Himself. If you've been praying for a prodigal... If you've been feeling God nudge you to come back... If you've been wondering whether real change is even possible... This episode is for you. Because the same God who calls people back is the God who empowers the return. **You don't have to manufacture transformation.** You simply come. Honest. Empty-handed. Eyes on Jesus. And trust God to do what only He can do. #OnePastor #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Jesus #Prodigal #SpiritualGrowth #Grace #Repentance #Hope #EyesOnJesus Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealthFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onepastor/Email us at connect@onepastor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onepastorhealthSubscribe at https://onepastor.com/onepastor-podcast/ Thanks for listening.  Eyes on Jesus.

    18 min

  2. May 22

    EPISODE 54 GRACE ISN"T COMPROMISE

    Episode 54: Grace Isn’t Compromise Is grace making Christians soft? Should pastors speak harder? Louder? More forcefully about sin? And where is the line between calling people to holiness… and crushing them with shame? In this episode, Donnie tackles a question that some people may already be asking about OnePastor: Can you speak gently to struggling believers without compromising truth? Because sin is serious.  Holiness matters.  Repentance matters.  Eternity matters. But there’s also a difference between conviction and condemnation—and many believers no longer know the difference. Conviction says: Come back. Shame says: Hide. Maybe you've been wearing a mask. Smiling on the outside while secretly exhausted, drifting, numb, battling sin, struggling in prayer, or wondering if God is disappointed in you. Maybe you’ve learned how to sound spiritual while quietly falling apart inside. This episode explores what Scripture really shows us about Jesus and sinners: truth without compromise, correction without humiliation, and grace that calls people higher instead of leaving them hopeless. Because Jesus confronted sin… …but He did not abandon sinners. If you’ve been hiding, drifting, pretending, or carrying shame—this conversation is an invitation to step back into the light. Not toward performance.  Not toward pretending.  Back to honesty.  Back to surrender.  Back to worship.  Back to Jesus. Because grace that never calls us higher isn’t biblical grace… …but correction that crushes people isn’t biblical either. Eyes on Jesus. Always back to Jesus. #OnePastor #Faith #ChristianPodcast #Grace #Repentance #Jesus #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #Hope #EyesOnJesus Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealthFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onepastor/Email us at connect@onepastor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onepastorhealthSubscribe at https://onepastor.com/onepastor-podcast/ Thanks for listening.  Eyes on Jesus.

    25 min

  3. May 16

    EPISODE 53 RELEARNING THE VOICE

    Episode 53: Relearning the Voice — Hearing God Again in a Noisy World Ever feel mentally exhausted… emotionally overloaded… and spiritually distracted? Not because you stopped loving God.  Not because you walked away.  Just because life got loud. Between pressure, bad news, responsibilities, fear, stress, and nonstop distractions, many people aren’t running from God—they’re simply overwhelmed. And after enough noise, it becomes hard to tell the difference between God’s voice, anxiety, exhaustion, and everyone else’s opinions. So what happens when your soul feels crowded?  Why does peace feel harder to find?  And how do you reconnect with God when your mind never seems to slow down? In Episode 53, Donnie continues the conversation from The Drift and explores what it looks like to hear God again in a world fighting for your attention. Through Scripture, the story of Elijah, and honest conversations about burnout, anxiety, and spiritual fatigue, this episode offers hope for weary hearts. You are not failing because you're tired.  You are not weak because you're overwhelmed.  And God may be closer than you think. If your soul feels noisy right now… this episode is for you. #OnePastor #Faith #ChristianPodcast #MentalHealth #Burnout #Jesus #SpiritualGrowth #Hope #EyesOnJesus Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealthFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onepastor/Email us at connect@onepastor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onepastorhealthSubscribe at https://onepastor.com/onepastor-podcast/ Thanks for listening.  Eyes on Jesus.

    17 min

  4. May 7

    EPISODE 52 THE DRIFT

    What if the greatest danger to your faith isn’t that you suddenly walk away from God… but that you slowly drift so far you barely realize it happened? In Episode 52 of OnePastor, “The Drift,” Donnie tackles one of the most dangerous realities in faith—not rebellion, but slow, quiet spiritual drift. Using the powerful image of being carried down the shoreline without realizing it, this episode speaks directly to anyone who has looked up one day and wondered how they got so far from peace, joy, or closeness with God. Through honest truth, biblical wisdom, and deep grace, Donnie explores how exhaustion, pain, disappointment, and distraction can slowly pull even sincere believers away—and why drifting does not mean you are beyond God’s reach. If you’ve been surviving, pretending, or quietly feeling distant, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that grace still meets you there… and you can return again. Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealthFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onepastor/Email us at connect@onepastor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onepastorhealthSubscribe at https://onepastor.com/onepastor-podcast/ Thanks for listening.  Eyes on Jesus.

    19 min

  5. Apr 24

    EPISODE 51 AT THE CROSSROADS: HEARING GOD & NEXT STEPS

    There are moments when words fall short…  when advice feels empty…  when what you really need isn’t a solution— it’s someone willing to stay. Episode 51 continues that honest space. This is for the one carrying weight you can’t explain.  For the one showing up on the outside but struggling underneath.  For the one asking quiet questions no one else hears. But this time, we go a step further. We begin to ask: What do you do when the darkness doesn’t lift?  Where is God when your mind won’t slow down?  Is it possible to hold on… even when you don’t feel anything?  What does real hope look like when your emotions don’t cooperate? This episode doesn’t offer quick fixes or shallow answers. It walks with you—right where you are—  and begins to gently point you toward truth that can hold you  when everything else feels uncertain. If you’ve been fighting silent battles…  if your faith feels distant…  if you’re wondering how to keep going without pretending you’re okay— this message is for you. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to stay. 🎧 Listen now and take the next step—  not out of the dark all at once…  but forward, one honest moment at a time. Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealthFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onepastor/Email us at connect@onepastor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onepastorhealthSubscribe at https://onepastor.com/onepastor-podcast/ Thanks for listening.  Eyes on Jesus.

    17 min

  6. Apr 17

    EPISODE 50 STAY WITH ME IN THE DARK

    This is one of the most honest and personal episodes we’ve ever shared. “Stay With Me in the Dark” is a raw, compassionate conversation about depression, grief, and the quiet weight that so many carry but rarely talk about. On the seven-year anniversary of losing his wife to suicide, Donnie speaks from real pain—not theory—offering presence instead of quick fixes. If you’re feeling exhausted in a way sleep can’t fix… if joy feels distant… if your faith feels quiet… this episode doesn’t rush you out of the darkness. It sits with you in it. Grounded in Scripture and truth, this message gently reminds you that you’re not alone, you’re not weak, and your story is not finished. It offers practical ways to keep going when everything in you feels like stopping—and encourages you to reach for help when you need it. This isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about staying. Because even here… there is still light ahead Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealthFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onepastor/Email us at connect@onepastor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onepastorhealthSubscribe at https://onepastor.com/onepastor-podcast/ Thanks for listening.  Eyes on Jesus.

    16 min

  7. Apr 11

    EPISODE 49 THE HEART OF A LEADER

    Leadership isn’t reserved for people with titles—it’s for anyone influencing others in real life. In this episode, we break down a truth that often gets missed: leadership isn’t first about what you do… it’s about who you are. Too many people chase influence without developing character. The result? Burnout, inconsistency, and leaders who look strong on the outside but are struggling on the inside. This episode gets honest about that tension—and points to a better way. Rooted in Acts 20, we walk through six qualities that define a leader’s heart: consistency, humility, courage, conviction, commitment, and surrender. These aren’t abstract ideas—they show up in your home, your marriage, your workplace, and your everyday decisions. This is not about becoming impressive. It’s about becoming aligned. If you’ve ever questioned your leadership, felt the weight of responsibility, or wondered if you’re doing it right—this message is for you. Because leadership doesn’t start with your hands… It starts with your heart. Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealthFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onepastor/Email us at connect@onepastor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onepastorhealthSubscribe at https://onepastor.com/onepastor-podcast/ Thanks for listening.  Eyes on Jesus.

    20 min

  8. Apr 3

    EPISODE 48 DON'T RUSH PAST FRIDAY

    Episode 48 of the OnePastor Podcast, Don’t Rush Past Friday, is a powerful call to slow down and rediscover the full meaning of Easter by holding both the weight of the cross and the joy of the resurrection. In this episode, we confront the tendency to rush past Good Friday and settle for a shallow understanding of faith that avoids pain but still expects hope.  Through honest reflection and biblical truth, this message helps you see why the suffering of Jesus matters, what it reveals about sin and brokenness, and how it deepens the significance of the empty tomb. If your faith has ever felt routine, disconnected, or incomplete, this episode will ground you, challenge you, and ultimately lead you into a more real, steady, and hope-filled walk with Christ. Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealthFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onepastor/Email us at connect@onepastor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/onepastorhealthSubscribe at https://onepastor.com/onepastor-podcast/ Thanks for listening.  Eyes on Jesus.

    15 min
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With our eyes on Jesus, we ignite the tough conversations that lead to true growth. Be transformed at this “hangout for the worn-out.” Your mess is welcome here. The Word is Alive!

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  • Creator
    Donnie Lafferty
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 OnePastor
  • Show Website
    OnePastor

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